Stocks to Watch: KFT, LNKD, AIG & More

Check out which companies are making headlines after-the-bell Thursday:

AIG - The insurance giant posted earnings that topped expectations, but revenue was lighter-than-expected. The firm reported earnings of $1.65 a share on sales of $8.69 billion. Wall Street expected the company to post a profit of $1.12 a share on revenue of $8.96 billion. Shares were lower in extended-hours trading.(Click here for after-hours quotes.)

LinkedIn - The business-related social networking site reported earnings of 15 cents a share on revenue of $189 million, easily topping expectationsfor 9 cents a share on sales of $179 million. In addition, the firm announced it will acquire slide hosting service SlideShare in a deal valued around $118.75 million. Shares surged in extended-hours trading. (Click here for after-hours quotes.)

First Solar - The solar panel maker posted a quarterly loss, hurt by restructuring charges and weaker prices for its thin-film solar equipment. In addition, the company appointed James Hughes as its new CEO.(Click here for after-hours quotes.)